I accidentally chose to treat a new iphone in my itunes as 'new'. I now want to restore a backed up version of my old device. How do I do this?

When I first plugged my new iphone into itunes and tried restoring from my old device it said I couldn't becauas my old device's software was too old. I then updates my old device. I plugged in my new phone and accidently chose to treat it as 'new' as apposed to restore up from old device. I do I now restore all my apps and what not from my old phone?

Aa long as your Backup file is still the Backup from your earlier iPhone you will have no problem in Restoring your iPhone from that earlier Backup. There are many reasons that owners would choose to Restore to Factory Settings (as New) and then go back and Restore their Backup content. If you connect your iPhone to iTunes use the iTunes pulldown menus at the top left of the iTunes Screen looking for your Device and then the available Backup Files will show and you can select the one that relates to the date of the Backup you want.
You will NOT need to Erase any content to do this.
On my iTunes on my Mac it is under File>Devices>Backup

Similar Messages

Had 3G, moved to 3GS. Backed up 3G and restored 3GS from backup with no problem. When I want to add songs, I get itunes message that the new iphone is synced to another computer and now wants to erase everything. How can I add music?

Had 3G, moved to 3GS. Backed up 3G and restored 3GS from backup with no problem on a Dell computer. But now when I want to add songs, I get itunes message of death that the new iphone is synced to another computer and now wants to erase everything. How can I add music without erasing everything on my new iphone?

Yes, I was aware of this but the phrase "Any items imported from audio CDs or acquired from other sources will not copy from your device to the iTunes library." is what worries me. Will this eliminate my Notes, Calendar Events, etc or will it apply mostly just to the music?

10.5.8 with itunes 10.6.3 (25) and a new iphone 4s requiring itunes 11.2.2 now what ?

I mac ver. 10.5.8 with 4gb memory 667mhz DDR2 SDram
with Itunes ver. 10.6.3
my previous iphone 4s had the old ver. software i did not ever upgrade to ios 7
My new iphone is ios7 . I plugged my phone in to my Imac and it would not recognize it and then told me i need ver. 11.2.2 for this phone ! I checked for software upgrades and found I need OSX 10.6.8 or newer to install 11.2.2 !?
How do I use my Apple product on my Apple product ?????
Do I have to buy a new OS from Apple ? looks like it . Will all my stuff be lost doing so . I have never backed up my I mac and have no idea how to !
All this so I can use my phone . WOW !

1. Yes, you need to buy a new OS. Mac OS X 10.6 requires a Mac with an Intel CPU and at least 1GB of RAM.
2. It won't erase your files unless a problem occurs. Back up everything anyway; this can be done with Time Machine or by creating a bootable clone, and requires an external drive.
(109241)

I just updated my new iPhone 6 to iOS 8.3 and now it won't recognize any city in the weather app. How can I fix it? Any ideas??

My weather app only has local weather on it and it's wrong. It was working perfecfly fine before I updated. I have already restored it due to another problem I have been having.

Well, I went to an apple store and they told me that I have to restore the iphone with VF -something- mode, this is made thru itunes. Now, I have an iphone 5s and I am running still Snow Leopard (OSx 10.6.8) on my mac and it work brilliantly, although they do recommend to do so on a fully updated computer.
But that does not excuse Apple, because let's face it, in recent days they have dropped the ball, on equipment, ideas and software, proof of that is that my mac book pro from the mid 2010 still has an optical audio inlet, the software runs more efficiently than the Yosemite and… well who's going to buy a watch worth 1000 quid with a battery that only last for a DAY, serious?
Back to the original matter in question, here's an article that can help you with your problem.
If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

How do i transfer my husband's old iphone info and apps to his new iphone using my itunes? I don't want to duplicate my music/pictures/apps that I have on my ipad as this is his work phone.

Need to transfer from phone to phone through itunes.

Here's a link with detailed instructions to what bhazel suggested http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766

ITunes stopped working, uninstalled, now cannot seem to reinstall. The iTunesSetup does not do anything, how do I fix this? Windows 8, new laptop.

It's a 32-bit. I have tried to install both the iTunes 32 and 64 bit, nothing happens after I click on the iTunes installer. It was working fine but after it stopped working (it would just be a white screen), I uninstalled. I tried to run the setup as an administrator and turned off my antivirus and firewall too, but it's not doing anything. I tried to restart the laptop and also tried another account on the computer, it did not work. This is a new Toshiba laptop with Windows 8.
When I say it does nothing, I mean nothing. No popups, no screen flicker, absolutely nothing. All my other files work fine, it's only this.
Thanks.

It worked fine but I think the update may have caused this problem, not sure if there is some fix. The install exe does not even open.

I accidentally downloaded a website for coupons and its toolbar keeps popping up? I want to completely get rid of it on my internet. How do I do this?

I accidentally downloaded a website for coupons and its toolbar keeps popping up at the top of my internet window. I went to the toolbar options and unchecked it but when I get back into the internet it is up again. I want it completely gone so that it doesn't even have a chance to be seen. I don't want it. How do I get rid of it?

I would start off with Firefox's Add-ons page. Either:
* Ctrl+Shift+a
* orange Firefox button (or Tools menu) > Add-ons
In the left column, click Extensions. Then look for unwanted extensions and try the Remove button.
If the Remove button is missing, this usually means the extension was installed through the Windows installer. In that case, check for it in the Windows Control Panel, Uninstall a Program. Clicking the "Installed on" column header will bring the most recent additions to the top for easier spotting.
After you get rid of it, assuming you can remove it in one of those two ways, I suggest "mopping up" with some malware removers. This article lists tools that other Firefox users have found helpful: [[Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware]].
Any luck?

I upgraded my iphone5 to ios7 when it got broken i backed up on iCloud before i got a new iPhone 5 now I want to restore the back up at the start up page and as iphone5 originally come with ios6 it is saying that my back up data isn't compatible

i upgraded my iphone5 to ios7 when it got broken i backed up on iCloud before i got a new iPhone 5 now I want to restore the back up at the start up page and as iphone5 originally come with ios6 it is saying that my back up data isn't compatible

thanks for your reply but if i upgrade the new phone to ios7 I will have to erase the Iphone to start again in other to get to the page where I have to chose restore from icloud, wont this process reverse the operating system back to ios6 or is that another way to restore other than erase and reinstall. pls help

Hi. I am using the iPhone 4S and when I'm searching for places using Google it does not automatically detect my location. How do I change this? FYI...under settings i have it set at "Use new precise locations from my device."

Hi. I am using the iPhone 4S and when I'm searching for places using Google it does not automatically detect my location. How do I change this? FYI...under settings i have it set at "Use new precise locations from my device."

If you are missing using google maps - try the Nokia map app called "here"

HT1206 Can I sync my wife's new Iphone with "my" Itunes or should I just set up a new Itunes account on her computer???

I just tried to sync my wife's new Iphone with "my" ITunes. Bad mistake!! I guess "my" itunes thought her phone was mine and "somehow" went into "restore" mode and basically turned "her" phone into mine - ie. contacts, photos, etc.
Can your have two phones one Itunes?? Or should I just open a new Itunes account on her computer and "start" from scratch?? If I do the later, how do I transfer all the music on "my" Itunes to hers???

You can sync as many iphone/ipads/ipods as you like to one computer/library.

I got the new iPhone 5C. In my cellular settings, under "Use cellular data for", it only show passbook and facetime. How can I add other apps? Also, my carrier is AT&T

I got the new iPhone 5C. In my cellular settings, under "Use cellular data for", it only show passbook and facetime. How can I add other apps? Also, my carrier is AT&T

Hello Sophie59
You should be able to see two different tabs when setting up the email if you go to Other > Add Mail Account. Once you enter in the email address and password, you should be at the next screen to provide more details about the email as far as incoming and outgoing servers and at the top there will be a blue section to add it in as a POP or IMAP email account. Check out the article below for further troubleshooting and emails setup options.
iOS: Troubleshooting Mail
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3899
iOS: Adding an email account
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4810
Regards,
-Norm G.

I recently changed my apple ID but my previous apple ID is associated with my icloud account. I'm setting up my new iphone 6 and cannot complete the set up until I can sync my icloud account. Does anyone know how to change the icloud id?

I recently changed my apple ID but my previous apple ID is associated with my icloud account. I'm setting up my new iphone 6 and cannot complete the set up until I can sync my icloud account. Does anyone know how to change the icloud id?

Do the following:
Make sure you are signed into iMessage and FaceTime with your current ID. If they are signed into the old ID, go to Settings>Messages>Send & Receive and Settings>FaceTime, tap the ID, sign out, then sign back in with your current ID.
Then temporarily recreate the old ID by going to https://appleid.apple.com, click Manage my Apple ID and sign in with your current iCloud ID. Click edit next to the primary email account, change it back to your old email address and save the change. (You should not have to verify the old email account so it doesn’t matter if you no longer have access to it.) Now go to Settings>iCloud, turn off Find My iPhone and enter your current password when prompted (even though it prompts you for the password for your old ID). Then go to Settings>iCloud, tap Sign Out and choose Delete from My iPhone when prompted (your iCloud data will still be in iCloud). Next, go back to https://appleid.apple.com and change your primary email address back to the way it was. Now you can go to Settings>iCloud and sign back in with your current iCloud ID and password (your data will download back to your phone).

HT5624 my iphone is connected to a old account that i have used in a while i have a new icloud i tried reseting my phone but now i can get in becuase it linked in with my old account how can i fix this so i can log in with my new account?

my iphone is connected to a old account that i have used in a while i have a new icloud i tried reseting my phone but now i can get in becuase it linked in with my old account how can i fix this so i can log in with my new account i reset my phone but i did it before on my new phone but this old is link to a account that i set up when i was so much younger can you advise what to do?
Thanks

Go into Settings App and turn OFF Find My iPhone. It will ask for your old password, but in the future you can use your new Apple ID account. If you need to reset the old password try this: https://iforgot.apple.com/password/verify/appleid?language=US-EN&returnURL=https ://appleid.apple.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MyAppleId.woa&app_id=93&app_type=ext

I have snow leopard. My iTunes is 10.6.3, which is the current software for OS 10.6.8. The new iPhone 5 requires iTunes 7! Does this REALLY mean I'll be forced into purchasing either Mountain Lion?

I have not ugraded, but I can on 1 of my apples, to Mountain Lion. Much of the software I use is not compatible, or the compatible version is unacceptable (Quicken, etc.).
iTunes is 10.6.3, and it says it is the CURRENT software for my system.
The new iPhone 5 requires iTunes 7.
I may be dense, but is there no way around this problem other than upgrading to Mountain Lion? Maybe it is a strategy to sell more computers? In any case I may simply bypass the new iPhone. That isn't what would be the ideal scene, but it's an option.
Any thoughts on Apple coming up with a solution and having the iPhone 5 at least partially compatible with iTunes 10.6.3? Like they did with iCloud?
Thanks,

iTunes 10.7 is compatible with Snow Leopard.
You can download it here: http://www.apple.com/itunes/

Hi everyone, I have received a new iphone today. I have an ipod touch but no longer have the computer it is synced to. How do I get my music from the touch to my new iphone? many thanks Anna-Marie

Hi everyone, I have received a new iphone today. I have an ipod touch but no longer have the computer it is synced to. How do I get my music from the touch to my new iphone? many thanks Anna-Marie

Joe Z in VA wrote:
First try this:
- Go on iTunes computer
- plug in the iPod
- authorize your device from store/authorize
- iPod / transfer from iPod by right clicking on the left pane
This will only transfer iTunes purchased music, not ripped CDs. and it is unnecessary now, as the music can just be downloaded from the cloud.

I accidentally chose to treat a new iphone in my itunes as 'new'. I now want to restore a backed up version of my old device. How do I do this?

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for